R.A. The Rugged Man: Rough, Rugged, and Raw Tour

Date and Time

• Monday, Mar 17, 2025  7pm - 9:30pm

Location

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Details

Get ready for a night of razor-sharp lyricism and raw energy as eTown welcomes the one and only RA The Rugged Man. With a career spanning decades—from early underground acclaim to major-label deals, indie success, and even filmmaking—his fearless artistry continues to push boundaries in hip-hop and beyond.

About R.A. The Rugged Man:

Richard Andrew Thorburn (born January 10, 1974), better known by his stage name RA The Rugged Man, is an American rapper and producer. He began his music career at age 12, building a reputation locally for his lyrical skills. Thorburn signed with major label Jive Records at age 18, but his debut album, Night of the Bloody Apes, was never released.

He was featured on all three of Rawkus's Soundbombing albums, as well as the platinum-selling WWF Aggression album. After a brief stint on Capitol Records (during which he recorded another unreleased album, American Lowlife), Thorburn signed with independent label Nature Sounds and released his official debut, Die, Rugged Man, Die. In 2013, Thorburn released his second album, Legends Never Die, via Nature Sounds.

In addition to his hip hop career, Thorburn has contributed to Vibe, King, Complex, Rides, XXL, The Source, The Ring, among others. He wrote and produced the cult film Bad Biology, and also hosts the web series "Film School" on MTV's Film.com.